Site approved for an Office Building with 9545 square feet of office space and
2115 square feet of common space. This commercial property represents a
unique owner/investment opportunity for a variety of business, professional or
service uses. Subject property is centrally located behind Staples Shopping
Center in Conifer with easy access to and from Highway 285. Highway 285 is
the primary route from the C-470 and the Greater Denver area to the mountain
areas serving residential, commuter and tourist traffic. Current land use along
Highway 285 serves as a commercial corridor for the surrounding communities
Subject properties are centrally located behind Staples Shopping Center in Conifer with easy
access to and from Highway 285. Highway 285 is the primary route from the C-470 and the
Greater Denver area to the mountain areas serving residential, commuter and tourist traffic.
Current land use along Highway 285 serves as a commercial corridor for the surrounding
communities. This property offers a unique and highly sought after commercial owner/
investment opportunity with a wide variety of pre-zoned uses available. The pre-zoned uses
include Business and professional services, child and adult day care facilities, limited service
hotel/motel, Building materials retail, entertainment and recreational uses, food and
convenience stores, college and vocational schools, medical, dental and veterinary offices,
wholesale and retail of low intensity goods, laboratories and accessory uses related to the
business, professional or service uses.
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Centrally located in Conifer, Colorado on the main 285 corridor which is the
primary route to and from C-470, Denver and local communities. This
unique 22.82 acre project has been approved for 75 Town Homes and has
all approvals and infrastructure requirements in place including water and
sewer. Located just behind the busy Flagship Safeway Shopping Center
with all of its amenities. There is unparalleled NW Mountain views and this
property is located across 285 from top rated Colorado Elementary and
High-schools. Don’t miss out on this highly sought after 22.82 Acre
opportunity!
The housing market is predominantly very strong and more and more people are becoming homeowners. While there are many intangible benefits to owning a home, such as pride of ownership and setting down roots in the neighborhood, the tangible benefits are just as great. In addition to benefitting from possible appreciation, there are many tax deductions available that help reduce your annual income taxes.
Tax breaks are available for any type of home — single-family residence, town house, mobile home, or condominium. However, to take full tax advantage of owning a home, property owners need to understand the expenses they can deduct, and learn some tips to get the most tax advantages out of home ownership.
Mortgage Interest
A house payment is comprised of two parts: principal and interest. The principal goes toward reducing the amount you owe on your loan and is not deductible. However, the interest you pay is deductible as an itemized expense on your tax return. You can generally deduct interest on the first $1 million of your mortgage. You can also deduct interest on the first $100,000 of a home equity loan.
Property Taxes
Another big part of most monthly loan payments is taxes, which go into an escrow account for payment when the taxes are due. This amount should be included on the annual statement homeowners get from their lenders, along with their loan interest information. These taxes will be an annual deduction as long as the home is owned.
Home Improvements
If using a home equity loan or other loan secured by a home to finance home improvements, these loans will qualify for the same mortgage interest deductions as the main mortgage. Only the interest associated with the first $100,000 is deductible.Making improvements on a home can help you reduce your taxes in two possible ways:
Tracking home improvements can help when the time comes to sell. If a home sells for more than it was purchased for, that extra money is considered taxable income. You are allowed to add capital improvements to the cost/tax basis of your home. If a home sells for more than it was purchased for plus any capital improvements, that extra money is considered taxable income. Keep in mind that most taxpayers are exempted from paying taxes on the first $250,000 (for single filers) and $500,000 (for joint filers) of gains.
Home Office Deduction
If a homeowner works from home, they can take a deduction for the room or space used as an office. This includes working from a garage, as well as a typical office space.
This deduction can include expenses like mortgage interest, insurance, utilities, and repairs, and is calculated based on “the percentage of your home devoted to your business activities,” according to the IRS.
Home Energy Tax Credits
For homeowners looking to make their home a little greener, the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit can help offset the cost of energy efficiency improvements. People who install solar panels most commonly take advantage of this credit. Homeowners can save up to 30 percent of the total cost of installing certain renewable energy sources in their home. Even better, this is a credit, which means it directly lowers a homeowner’s tax bill.
Of course, every homeowner’s financial situation is different, so please consult with a tax professional regarding your individual tax liability.
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A brief update on our progress thus far and a few reflections on buying a Seattle fixer:
Lows:
The amount of Ibuprofen. The reality is renovations take a lot of hard, back-breaking work. Our home was built in the early 1940s and the walls are mostly plaster which is pretty difficult to work with (demo, drill, repair, etc.) We are saving a lot of money by doing the work ourselves but it makes sense why people sometimes choose to hire this work out.
Time runs out quickly. Every day we have a plan for the renovations and we complete about 70% of those goals. You see the progress you’re making but you battle the feeling that you’re not getting anywhere.
Dirty all the time. We are caked in caulk and grout. Our house is dusty and disorganized (and we haven’t even moved in!)
Nothing is free. It cost $120 to get rid of the 2,000lbs of house debris and lawn gnomes. Plaster is heavy. Gnomes are heavier.
Highs:
Getting exactly what we want. From fixtures to grout color, this bathroom is 100% what we envisioned. It’s also a small step up from the linoleum, orange formica countertop and stained glass bear window. (#savethebear)
Quality of output. My father and I hand-polished every single hexagon tile on our floor after we spread the grout last night. When it’s your home and you’re the one putting in the work, you take the time to do it right.
Bonding with the people you’re working alongside. I learned that my dad was drafted into the Vietnam war while he was dating my mom but the request was recalled as the war dwindled. I watched my wife balance our baby on her hip while putting her whole weight into every piece of laid tile. The four of us have spent at least 40 hours together in that tiny bathroom and we’re closer because of it.
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A story of a DIY project… While we were willing to do some major updates to the bathroom, plumbing and electrical, we decided to pick a few areas of our 1940s fixer to do some smaller, mostly cosmetic updates. One of these projects included giving the fireplace a little facelift to bring it into this century.
When the house was built, we believe the fireplace was a simple plaster build-out. At some point, the original owners of the home laid on these tan tiles in a decorative pattern around the fireplace. They may have added the wooden mantel piece, as well. And in the 70s, perhaps they added the black and bronze fireplace cover. Not completely sure as this home was an estate sale (which means the owner either passed away or moved into an assisted living community — and in this case, we know the owner passed away in her 90s in another home).
We were told that there is gas available on the street so at some point, we’ve love to add a gas insert for a gas fireplace and stove. Rumor has it, Seattle may outlaw burning real wood in fireplaces within the next couple of years. But that gas fireplace update will take more time, money and permits. So for now, we paint.
After the contractors left, we noticed some brown/yellow stains on the plaster facing. My wife, our resident painter, tried to paint over the stains. Even after two or three coats, the marks were still pretty apparent. We waited until we could have our young daughter, out of the house before trying to prime the fireplace with industrial strength primer. The guy at the hardware store even suggested buying a “throw-away” paintbrush for a few bucks because to get this primer off of a normal brush would take more industrial strength cleaner. Two coats of that primer stuff and voila! Stains hidden.
After the primer dried, she painted the tiles (sorry previous owners!) and fireplace face a bright white which instantly modernized the whole room. We contemplated painting the black half circle that’s part of the fireplace cover but decided against it, mostly because we had already put our paint supplies away and #tired.
The fireplace has some areas that need some grout repair and one of the tiles is cracked (and has been for God-knows how long) but this was a nice, easy win. When you’re doing home renovations, not much feels easy so three cheers for a white fireplace that only required three trips to the hardware store.
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Phase 1: Get super pumped about an idea. Pin, pin, pin on Pinterest until you’re bursting with excitement. Tell everyone about your amazing project.
Phase 2: Collect materials. Realize things cost a lot. Begin project fueled by coffee, nervous anticipation and adrenaline.
Phase 3: Get halfway through the project. It doesn’t look exactly like your Pinterest board but it’s still cool. Realize you haven’t showered or shaved in +/- 3 days. But it’s all good because you’re 50% there!
Phase 4: There’s visible progress but it’s not totally done. It looks done on the Instagram photo though! But in reality, the project is about 85% complete and it bugs you every time you see that one grout line that needs a little attention or that one corner that needs a little touch up paint. It’s okay though, you’ll get to it this weekend.
Phase 5: Weeks have gone by. The blisters on your hands have healed. You stop noticing the grout line that needs filling or the wall that needs paint. You’re busy enjoying the house and admiring your clean fingernails.
Phase 6: Write a blog about how you’re still not done with that one bathroom you started two months ago.
Phase 7: Complete project, details included. Toast to celebrate. Post more photos to Instagram. Start dreaming of a new project. Pin, pin, pin…
Some people may say the hardest part of a renovation is starting the project. We say it’s that last pesky 5%. We’ll get it done . . . eventually.
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Bringing the outdoors inside. Do this with larger glass windows or folding glass doors.
Minerals as hardware.
Large geometric tiles on floors.
Mixing metals, such as brass and gold.
Interior paint color – Grey still has a heavy influence, but it is warming up a bit and getting softened with a stone color. Of course, the Pantone colors of the year are playing a big part with light blues and soft pinks.
Wallpaper – Always a great place to get a little crazy. Textural, geometric patterns are so in.
Carpet – 2016 is about modernizing the traditional themes. People are doing geometric shapes and soft grays. However, hardwood floors continue to be on trend. It’s not uncommon for someone to do hardwood floors throughout the whole home, others are even putting wood on the walls. Fun fact: When the economy is good, floor color tends to lighten up, and when economy is bad, floors tend to darken.
Tile– Geometry, 3D textures, and extra extra extra-large tiles. Marble counter tops are still big and concrete is becoming more common in custom homes.
Cabinets – Many are painting them white with muted tones or contrasting wood tones. Mix and match. Get venturesome, but not reckless.
Lighting – Gold has come back in (don’t worry, not the gold of the 80’s). These are different from the pendants of last year; they’re brass and gold statement pieces. Remember: lighting is the jewelry of the home.
Plumbing – Plumbing is functional art. Brass, soft gold, and black (faucet) statement pieces are where it’s at.
We also learned that home owners are going bonkers for statement dining rooms. They love having a bold, fun place to entertain their guests. These are tying into a theme, which is: Nature luxe. Like we said earlier, it’s all about bringing the outside in. Yes, we’re seeing a lot of brave ideas and statement pieces going on, but it’s important to be subtle and do it in a tasteful way.
Gelotte Hommas Architecture kept the trend going with outdoor living. Seattleites think our climate is not the greatest for outdoor spaces, but according to Gelotte, with our mild winters and not-too-hot summers, we actually have the ideal climate for outdoor living… who knew! The most important thing to know about outdoor living is that it needs to flow from the inside to the outside. The space doesn’t need to be huge; a good rule of thumb is having your outdoor space roughly the size of your kitchen.
What’s being built? Modern, contemporary homes are still very much in demand. However, contextualizing a home into a neighborhood is really important so it doesn’t stand out too much. It’s about appropriate scale and size.
Multi-gen living is on the rise. Homes are being built to accommodate extended family which usually involves having an in-law suite. Also, bonus rooms are being made into living spaces.
When it comes to thinking green, most custom home clients are concerned with energy consumption, so they opt to get solar panels or geothermal heating.
That’s a wrap for the latest trends! How are you going to incorporate them in your home?
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You have many tough choices to make as you start looking for the home of your dreams and prepare to make one of the largest financial decisions of your life. Finding the right agent to represent you shouldn’t add to your worries. I’ve met a few real estate agents over the years and here are 5 tips to help you find a great one.
Ask your friends and neighbors. Most consumers find their agents’ through referrals from those close to them. You’ll get real world references (good and bad) from the people you trust.
Search your online networks. Search for real estate agents within your professional network on LinkedIn.com. LinkedIn can show you the agents who are 2nd and 3rd degree connections within your network. LinkedIn will even show you the agent’s resume and recommendations, mutual connections and offer to introduce you.
Search local listings. Spend some time looking at homes similar to the one you wish to purchase or plan to sell on your favorite real estate website. Which agents are posting the best photos and doing the best to represent homes through their marketing efforts? Which agents are the most active in the area?
Search Yelp. Yelp.com started as a place where people could write reviews and rate restaurants and bars. Today, Yelp has become the one-stop site for reviews of local businesses and professionals. Take a look at the highest rated agents in your area and read what your neighbors have to say about their service.
When in doubt, Google it. When you’ve narrowed your search down to a list of possible agents start typing their names into Google. Google is a quick and easy way to see how active an agent is in the online world. If your agent has a common name include location or company search terms as well. You’ll be able to see any blogging or community activities they are involved in. You will also be able to see how active they are on real estate sites like Zillow and Trulia. Working with an agent who is active online benefits you because they are more likely to have larger networks and a greater reach with marketing efforts.
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As a seller today you are faced with a challenge when it comes to selling your home for a fair price and getting it done in a reasonable amount of time. Even though inventory is lower than it was five months ago, we are still looking at about 9 months of inventory in many areas. This large amount of inventory indicates there is a lot of competition out there to attract the right buyer.
We all know there are more than five steps involved when it comes to selling your home. We asked a few of our Windermere agents what advice they would give a seller today if selling your home came down to just five key things.
Price. Listen to your real estate expert and don’t try to “start high.”
Clean and stage. You are competing with other great deals out there. Yours needs to stand out and shine.
Follow a marketing plan. Drop your price 3% every 30 days.
Ask yourself – what is your goal? Most sellers have a dream of making a lot of money off the sale of their home. If your goal is to purchase another home, you will make up for your “loss” there. It’s all relative.
Hire a local expert. Interview at least three agents. Do your research. A good agent will do all that for you.
If you are looking for a great Real Estate agent please contact us here.
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